Dessie O'Halloran (above) was joined by dancers and a band of musicians for a fundraiser last night for Inishbofin Community Development Project.
The gig was held in Monroe's of Galway.
Eleanor Shanley and Dessie sang together (pictured) and the band included lead box player Johnny O'Halloran (also pictured). Johnny is a nephew of Dessie's who turned 70 last year.
All-Ireland sean-nós dancing champion Emma O’Sullivan also performed and you can watch our video of Emma dancing by clicking here.
Meanwhile, Inishbofin's annual arts festival takes place from May 6-8th, a great occasion for visiting the island. This year’s line-up includes De Dannan, Gemma Hayes and band and Peadar King and band.
The island's inaugural Inishbofin Walking Festival runs from May 27 to 29.
Photos: Breda Lymer
PHOTO (ABOVE): All-Ireland sean-nos champion Emma O'Sullivan
PHOTO (ABOVE): Dessie O'Halloran and Eleanor Shanley
Thank you for the great coverage of the Fundraiser last year! A substantial amount of money was raised towards Community Initiatives including the annual Inishbofin Community Arts Festival. We are back again this year in Monroe's on Friday 9th of March for The Inishbofin Experience. We look forward to seeing you there!!
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